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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1900
Page
8
Dr. Jas Wood of Philadelphia warns that coffee acts as a common drug harming the nervous system. He cites symptoms from disordered nerves, skin eruptions, general weakness, and restless disturbance linked to coffee. Postum Food Coffee is proposed as a substitute sold by grocers.
C A Stannard of Emporia leads cattlemen protesting the Kansas livestock sanitary commission. Governors summoned commission members after Stannard cited excessive fees, delays, and burdensome inspections delaying fancy cattle shipments into the state. The governor muses abolishing the commission and running the livestock department with a single expert head.
The speaker urges cooperation with reform efforts and suggests appointing a dedicated inspector. A conference with the governor is scheduled for this afternoon or tomorrow to review the proposal and discuss implementation details.
New York July 41 The U S marine corps recruiting office crowds with applicants after Ad miral Seymour's Pekin advance. Navy recruiters report few requests for Chinese service. Lieutenant L Russell notes a rush of good men, averaging 15 enlistments daily, many landsmen joining at $15 a month. He stresses upcoming ships will boost advancement and sea service appeal.
Boston July 1 Rev Charles H Daniels secretary of the American board of commissioners for foreign missions says missionaries in China are not chiefly to blame for turmoil. He argues cheap American flour flooding China pressures Chinese farmers who cannot match Western wheat prices. He cautions missionaries may share some fault but are not solely to blame.
The American Board aligns with the U S government against empire breakup and supports the open door policy. The outbreak is tied to reform efforts, with missionaries noting orders for 150 books including Bibles entering the imperial household. Powers must first restore order, after which conditions will be clarified.
The People’s Ice trust delivered 867 pounds while billed as 450, prompting a council meeting to relet a six month ice contract. Arctic, Wolff’s venture, bid 25 cents per 100, winning next six months, with People’s awarded a half year term from January 1 to June 20. The council, unhappy with the excess weight, shifted the renewal to the Arctic, though the earlier contract remains for a period ending next year.
An advertisement imitates a testimonial from Charich Saurcen of Berville praising Burdock Blood Bitters for curing scrofulous sores. The ad claims Bennett's Book Store at 730 Ka Avenue sells the product and asserts the speaker owes life to the remedy.
In Memorial hall last night Columbia Post G A R hosted a reception and camp fire for Gen Joseph Wheeler and an ex Confederates camp. The hall rang with applause as Wheeler entered with blue and gray supporters mingling freely. Capt J C Trey led the program with speeches from Senator John Black for the G A B Col Patterson for the ex Confederates and Col Harrington for the Marine Corps.
English and Cretan archaeologists uncover a large Mycenaean palace dated 1500 to 1000 B C at Knossos on Crete. Clay tablets in early Cretan script and a well preserved fresco of a girl in Mycenaean costume are found, with possible rank of the wall painting on par with the Fatimid Mocha flying fish fresco. Also, U S postal inspector James W Erwin to assist Philippine postal system. he sails on the Sumner.
The notice lists Tickets on sale dates for service between Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs with return value of 19 dollars via Santa Fe. Stopovers permitted between Pueblo and Denver enabling a stop at Colorado Springs. Final ticket limit October 31. See T L King agent for details.
Chicago July 11 The Tribune says Corporation Counsel Walker will file today a petition for a writ of mandamus to compel Union Traction to lower the tunnels. The federal decree requires the river to be twenty one feet deep for safe navigation and a corporation cannot block the river’s use as a highway.
A meeting of the federation of the commercial clubs of Kansas is scheduled for July 16 at the Commercial club rooms in this city to perfect the organization of the Federated Commercial Clubs of Kansas. Each club should elect a vice president and delegates, with one vice president and one delegate for every fifty members or fraction thereof. The aim is to unite commercial and business clubs to promote progress in the state, with Paola Wichita Junction City and Picasunton signifying intent to send delegates.
Thomas B Reed argues life centers on conscience and service. A person should act for the good of others, seek usefulness, and value desires that aid others. While ambition is allowed, selfish craving is not. History suggests the world offers more now than in the past, and many once were as dissatisfied as today.
Ottawa to Chicago round trip 1.59 via Santa Fe Route with Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly. Tickets on sale July 1 to 20 and return July 3. Trains depart 7 30 am and 4 pm from Topeka. Standard and Pullman cars, No 6 service to Topeka 4 40 pm arriving Chicago 9 20 pm. Connects to Michigan and Northern Lakes regions. For details contact T. L. King.
Travel ticket notice lists return fare of 13.00 with multiple sale dates in July August and October. Stopovers allowed between Denver and Colorado Springs enabling the line to stop at Colorado Springs. Agent for particulars referenced.
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